The Mozambican government announced that it has achieved 77% of its targets in the implementation of the 2025 Economic and Social Plan and State Budget. This was revealed during the 3rd Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers, which evaluated the country's progress from January to December 2025. According to the government's spokesperson, Inocêncio Impissa, 267 out of 470 indicators showed positive performance, while 93 partially met their targets and 110 had negative performance.
The government's report highlights several macroeconomic indicators, including a revenue collection of 352,690.8 million meticais, which represents 91.4% of the annual target. The public expenditure for 2025 was 449,795.4 million meticais, representing 86.5% of the target. The inflation rate was 4.37%, compared to 3.20% in 2024, while the exchange rate remained stable at 63.97. The country's gross international reserves stood at 5.7 months of imports, up from 5.0 months in 2024.
The Council of Ministers also discussed the 2025/2026 rainy and cyclone season, with a focus on the impacts of floods and the predicted cyclone tropical "Gezani". The government reported that over 57,000 people are still in temporary shelters, mainly in the province of Gaza. Although some residents are starting to return home to clean up, the government is urging caution, as the cyclone is expected to affect the coastal districts of Sofala, Inhambane, and Gaza provinces.
The government has identified potential shelters for those likely to be affected by the cyclone and is preparing for the worst. Inocêncio Impissa assured that the authorities are working to ensure that people are relocated to safe areas, adding that no one should leave the shelters without proper assessment of the risks. The government also reported that nine people are still missing, and 27 have died due to the recent floods, mainly due to their refusal to evacuate.
In addition to the economic and social plan report, the Council of Ministers approved several legislative proposals and decrees. These include the Law on Tobacco Control, which aims to align national legislation with international standards. The government also approved the renaming of the National Institute for Fisheries and Aquaculture (IDEPA, IP) to the National Institute for Fisheries and Aquaculture (INAPA, IP).
Other approved decrees include the concession of the management of the National Industrialization Program (PRONAI) to the Mozambique Industrial Development Company (SODEIMO, SA). The government also approved the concession terms for the Dondo Logistics Terminal infrastructure in Sofala province to the Terminal Logístico de Dondo S.A. (TLD).
The Council of Ministers' session concluded with the approval of several other decrees, including the Strategy for Refugees and the National Policy for Migration. The approved instruments aim to strengthen the country's institutional and legislative framework, promoting sustainable development and improving the lives of Mozambicans.
Key points
- The Mozambican government achieved 77% of its targets in the 2025 Economic and Social Plan.
- The government is preparing for the potential impacts of cyclone tropical "Gezani", which is expected to affect several provinces.
- The Council of Ministers approved several legislative proposals and decrees, including the Law on Tobacco Control and the concession of the National Industrialization Program.
